Today many travellers stop here to rest and take refreshment from
the nearby Glen Helen homestead and then take a refreshing swim in
the waterhole.
The water hole at Glen Helen is part of the ancient Finke River
which rises in the West MacDonnell Ranges and meanders 700km across
plains and rugged mountain ranges before disappearing into the
sands of the desert.
Glen Helen Gorge is also an important haven for the areas wildlife.
It's rocky slopes are home to the areas largest colony of
Black-footed Rock -wallabies. The gorge contains one of only nine
permanent waterholes on the entire Finke River. The waterhole is
also home to nine species of fish and a variety of water birds such
as ducks,herons and waders.
This cache was placed on Day 16 of our Larapinta Trail walk.
Whilst Glen Helen is not on the trail as such, it made a pleasant 2
night diversion, while we recharged before heading onwards to
Redbank Gorge and Mt Sonder.
To retrieve this cache you will need to scramble above the gorge to
an elevation of approx. 635m. Nothing too hard, but there are loose
rocks about, so take care. The cache is well hidden from the
elements to protect it from harsh sunlight and heat during the
summers. Please remember to replace the concealing stone and the
wood ,exactly as it was.
Thank you to 2lostsouls, based in Alice Springs who have
kindly agreed to maintain this cache